Release History
Quick Fix 0.5.6.12 - Changes to previous version (2011.05.20)
Download Quick Fix from download page
Fixed
- Long time required while loading big high quality baseplates
- Some issues in connecting and rotating universal joint
- Some issues in universal joint animations
- Used color list was not always correctly updated
Version 0.5.6.11 - Changes to previous version (2011.05.16)
Added
- you can now let a flex tube follow a "path" created with clips (Female Hinges connections)
- Italian user manual (thanks to Francesco for this)
Fixed
- Occasionally model disappears just after loading
- Many missed faces in many parts and assemblies
- Some assemblies cause application crash when try loading them
- Universal joint rotation and animation now should work fine
- You were not able to change rotation angle for a part having more than one
- Some fixes in animations (but some funny errors are still there !!!)
- A lot of new patched parts thanks to user contributes
- Updated Tire Manager association (thanks to user contribution)
Version 0.5.6.10 - Changes to previous version (2011.04.21)
Added
- Standard keyboard shortcuts for copy/paste parts (Ctrl-C/Ctrl-V)
Fixed
- Steering system malfunctioning
- Many fixed in Instruction Miner (now safe enough)
- A lot of parts patching thanks to users contributions
- Some assemblies wont work correctly (maybe some still not)
- Switching between hires/lowres while a model is loaded causes application crash
- Some other non critical fixes and improvements
Version 0.5.6.9 - Changes to previous version (2011.04.08)
Added
- Some very basic functionality for sliding connection management. It works now with Crane parts and with
parts wit rails. Look at the new button on toolbar for sliding animation.
- Many part patch still needed. Help is appreciated in this direction...
- Hierarchic management of hiding/showing groups
Fixed
- Big images in toolbox were not displayed
- Showing Tire Manager crash the application
- Fixing parts position after animation crash the application
- Assembly selection may occasionally miss one or more parts
- Adding new flex parts cause application crash
- After first run you need to restart the application to let the toolbox correctly show
- After working with groups hierarchy you may sometime loose some of them
Version 0.5.6.8 - Changes to previous version (2011.03.22)
Added
- Extended support for assemblies: selecting a part, the whole assembly will be selected. To select a single
part, hold down SHIFT while selecting
- Seams among bricks to enhance model quality. Use the preferences dialog box to change seams size
- A little support for model authoring under Edit menu item
Fixed
- Some issues in groups (root group selection was causing some kind of malfunctioning)
- Undo/redo long time operations now correctly use progress bar indicator (low left corner)
- Hinge solver with universal joint connection now works: even if you may have to manually adjust joint
center rotation, animation and connection are anyway granted
- Baseplate connections are now better identified
- Animating a model that involves belt translation or rotation causes belt definition being wasted after saving
model position
- Creating a belt between pins causes belt not being correctly saved
- Better support for different font size in toolbox
Changed
- The toolbox now is resizeable and hideable (enlarge the toolbox to display additional options)
- Toolbox images now load in background: no longer time waste
- A bit startup and model loading speedup
Version 0.5.6.6 - Changes to previous version (2011.01.28)
Added
- Advanced steering system using steering bars and towball connections (SUSPENSIONS NOT YET
IMPLEMENTED)
- Extended towball animation
- French translation of the manual (thanks to J.C. Tchang for his work)
Fixed
- Some fixes in hinges with towball animations
- Flex part editing cause application crash
- Canceling operation while editing a flex now restores initial position
- Zooming to limit in or out while inverting mouse wheel crash the application
- Working with groups cause application crash. Please someone deeply test this
- Loading models save in SR3D application folder causes application crash. This is no longer allowed by the
application. You need to manually move your saved model in an alternate folder
Changed
- Debug version of the application realigned to latest release
Version 0.5.6.5 - Changes to previous version (2011.01.11)
Added
- Flex parts animations with hinges and racks (really complex work!!)
- Latest lDraw part definition updated to 2011.01.11
Fixed
- Some other fixes in hinges animations
- Part tracking was evidencing a part when it was the only having its surrounding box intercepting the mouse
even if the mouse is not over the part
- Undo with flex parts (notice that undo only restores a deleted flex but do not reposition it)
Changed
- The whole flex engine has been rewritten and optimized to allow real time animations
- To rotate invert initial direction of a Flex part use 'Z' key
Version 0.5.6.2 - Changes to previous version (2010.11.11) (MegaUpload LINK)
Fixed
- Problem with selecting flexs with the 'connected part' tool
- The undo option do no correctly restore fixed lenght flexs
- Many possible flex axle starting point are not correctly detected making it unusable
- A bit less distorctions in flex axles
Version 0.5.6.1 - Changes to previous version (2010.11.10)
Added
- The ability to switch between standard user interface with free rotation, and a more common user
interface having separate X and Y rotation axis and a fixed (not selection dependant) rotation centre
(see preference dialog box for switching)
- Fixed length flex parts (Flex Axle, Tubes and Ribbed Hoses)
Fixed
- Problem when adding a rack while having a Technic Gear 24 Tooth Clutch in your model
- Axle misalignement while connecting to angled connectors parts
- Hidden (wrong) connection detection among gears in specific positions
- Some bugs in hinges movements when parallel quad were sharing 2 rotation points (nodes)
- A bug was preventing correct import of .DAT files (MLCad file format) when having submodels
Changed
- Group management has been totally rewritten. Now support:
o Hierarchyc groups
o Layered groups
o Hide/Show groups
Version 0.5.5.3 - Changes to previous version (2010.10.06)
Added
- Flex tube connection support for many parts including pneumatic. Please note that pneumatics is still not
implemented as animation functionality. Also composed pneumatic parts do not have connections snap
resulting in difficult assembly. Wait for next release...
- Flex Add-And-Continue capabilities to create long and complex flex parts
Fixed
- Editing of flex parts is now more stable and comfortable. Anyway AVOID mixing selection with Flexs
- Even better initial/termination in flexible parts
- Some issues in steering system when multi steers driven by a single axle
- Added an internal defined part for ribbed hose avoiding errors when updating unofficial parts library
Version 0.5.5.2 - Changes to previous version (2010.08.31)
Added
- Importing model now works
- Mixing mode selection: you can now select, some parts and then add a 'Block' or 'Connected' selection
- Select by color functionality (useful for changing a color in your model)
- Updated Tire Manager associations (thanks to Stephan Frei for his work)
- In the Instruction Miner you can now add a Rotation Step metacommand according to your current view for
easier integration with lPub (please test and feedback since I have not installed lPub)
Fixed
- Adding instruction step(s) using Instruction Miner cause application crash when saving changes
- Better initial/termination in flexible parts
- Some issues in animanting hinges
- Racks connected parts not always follow the movements in animations
- Center joints doesn't follow other parts when rotating around a non coaxial axle
- Left + Right click for rotating selection now works again
Changed
- The Logo
- Updated the user manual, now available in German also
Version 0.5.5.1 - Changes to previous version (2010.07.11)
Added
- Support for FLEXYBLE PARTS. This is only a very basic functionality: it's really far from being complete, but it
gives a taste of what you can do. Only support ribbed hoses and tube. Refer to video for how to use it.
NOTE: using unofficial 80.DAT part for ribbed hose WON'T WORK !!!!
Fixed
- Last part added in the model was not shown in Part Inventory using Instruction Miner
Version 0.5.1.4 - Changes to previous version (2010.05.20)
Added
- Quick selection for first 20 colors used in your model. Hit number or FunctionKeys to select corresponding
used color
- Left+Right click over the Displacement Caddy (D-Caddy) center now deselect current part or selection (the
same as <ESC> key)
Fixed
- The D-Caddy is now working better with less and annoying interference with other interface functionality
- The hinge rotation snap-to-connection functionality has been restored
- Recoloring assemblies now works better
- D-Caddy colors are no longer listed in used color box
Changed
- The Black color definition has been changed to make it a bit lighter in models
Version 0.5.1.3 - Changes to previous version (2010.05.11)
Added
- Enhanced support for RACKS: basic steering, linear movements, triangle and quad hinged connections. This
functionality is not fully developed and may have some bugs, but works good enough for a release. Check
new video for a brief of its capabilities!!
- Enhanced user interface allowing using mouse for rotate and place parts in 3D model space: LeftClick on
RGB arrows to rotate selection, RightClick on centre to add selection
Fixed
- Changing rotation axles while in HingeMode may cause some parts not correctly move
Changed
- Esc and Undo/Redo operation now works significantly faster especially when selections involves a small
amount of parts in huge technic models (up to 100% faster)
- Some small changes in the manual to reflect functionality in the application
Version 0.5.0.1 - Changes to previous version (2010.03.25)
Added
- Basic support for RACKS: basic steering and linear solid connected movements only
Fixed
- Gears linked with technic worms rotation is now correct
- A HUGE bug preventing near 200 random parts from being list in the toolbox. This is the reason of this early
release
- Loading a model using dense connection won't correctly work!!
Changed
- A little reordering in color palette
NOTE: not all new released parts have been fixed about connections. Be patient... I need help about this
Quick Fix 0.5.6.12 - Changes to previous version (2011.05.20)
Download Quick Fix from download page
Fixed
- Long time required while loading big high quality baseplates
- Some issues in connecting and rotating universal joint
- Some issues in universal joint animations
- Used color list was not always correctly updated
Version 0.5.6.11 - Changes to previous version (2011.05.16)
Added
- you can now let a flex tube follow a "path" created with clips (Female Hinges connections)
- Italian user manual (thanks to Francesco for this)
Fixed
- Occasionally model disappears just after loading
- Many missed faces in many parts and assemblies
- Some assemblies cause application crash when try loading them
- Universal joint rotation and animation now should work fine
- You were not able to change rotation angle for a part having more than one
- Some fixes in animations (but some funny errors are still there !!!)
- A lot of new patched parts thanks to user contributes
- Updated Tire Manager association (thanks to user contribution)
Version 0.5.6.10 - Changes to previous version (2011.04.21)
Added
- Standard keyboard shortcuts for copy/paste parts (Ctrl-C/Ctrl-V)
Fixed
- Steering system malfunctioning
- Many fixed in Instruction Miner (now safe enough)
- A lot of parts patching thanks to users contributions
- Some assemblies wont work correctly (maybe some still not)
- Switching between hires/lowres while a model is loaded causes application crash
- Some other non critical fixes and improvements
Version 0.5.6.9 - Changes to previous version (2011.04.08)
Added
- Some very basic functionality for sliding connection management. It works now with Crane parts and with
parts wit rails. Look at the new button on toolbar for sliding animation.
- Many part patch still needed. Help is appreciated in this direction...
- Hierarchic management of hiding/showing groups
Fixed
- Big images in toolbox were not displayed
- Showing Tire Manager crash the application
- Fixing parts position after animation crash the application
- Assembly selection may occasionally miss one or more parts
- Adding new flex parts cause application crash
- After first run you need to restart the application to let the toolbox correctly show
- After working with groups hierarchy you may sometime loose some of them
Version 0.5.6.8 - Changes to previous version (2011.03.22)
Added
- Extended support for assemblies: selecting a part, the whole assembly will be selected. To select a single
part, hold down SHIFT while selecting
- Seams among bricks to enhance model quality. Use the preferences dialog box to change seams size
- A little support for model authoring under Edit menu item
Fixed
- Some issues in groups (root group selection was causing some kind of malfunctioning)
- Undo/redo long time operations now correctly use progress bar indicator (low left corner)
- Hinge solver with universal joint connection now works: even if you may have to manually adjust joint
center rotation, animation and connection are anyway granted
- Baseplate connections are now better identified
- Animating a model that involves belt translation or rotation causes belt definition being wasted after saving
model position
- Creating a belt between pins causes belt not being correctly saved
- Better support for different font size in toolbox
Changed
- The toolbox now is resizeable and hideable (enlarge the toolbox to display additional options)
- Toolbox images now load in background: no longer time waste
- A bit startup and model loading speedup
Version 0.5.6.6 - Changes to previous version (2011.01.28)
Added
- Advanced steering system using steering bars and towball connections (SUSPENSIONS NOT YET
IMPLEMENTED)
- Extended towball animation
- French translation of the manual (thanks to J.C. Tchang for his work)
Fixed
- Some fixes in hinges with towball animations
- Flex part editing cause application crash
- Canceling operation while editing a flex now restores initial position
- Zooming to limit in or out while inverting mouse wheel crash the application
- Working with groups cause application crash. Please someone deeply test this
- Loading models save in SR3D application folder causes application crash. This is no longer allowed by the
application. You need to manually move your saved model in an alternate folder
Changed
- Debug version of the application realigned to latest release
Version 0.5.6.5 - Changes to previous version (2011.01.11)
Added
- Flex parts animations with hinges and racks (really complex work!!)
- Latest lDraw part definition updated to 2011.01.11
Fixed
- Some other fixes in hinges animations
- Part tracking was evidencing a part when it was the only having its surrounding box intercepting the mouse
even if the mouse is not over the part
- Undo with flex parts (notice that undo only restores a deleted flex but do not reposition it)
Changed
- The whole flex engine has been rewritten and optimized to allow real time animations
- To rotate invert initial direction of a Flex part use 'Z' key
Version 0.5.6.2 - Changes to previous version (2010.11.11) (MegaUpload LINK)
Fixed
- Problem with selecting flexs with the 'connected part' tool
- The undo option do no correctly restore fixed lenght flexs
- Many possible flex axle starting point are not correctly detected making it unusable
- A bit less distorctions in flex axles
Version 0.5.6.1 - Changes to previous version (2010.11.10)
Added
- The ability to switch between standard user interface with free rotation, and a more common user
interface having separate X and Y rotation axis and a fixed (not selection dependant) rotation centre
(see preference dialog box for switching)
- Fixed length flex parts (Flex Axle, Tubes and Ribbed Hoses)
Fixed
- Problem when adding a rack while having a Technic Gear 24 Tooth Clutch in your model
- Axle misalignement while connecting to angled connectors parts
- Hidden (wrong) connection detection among gears in specific positions
- Some bugs in hinges movements when parallel quad were sharing 2 rotation points (nodes)
- A bug was preventing correct import of .DAT files (MLCad file format) when having submodels
Changed
- Group management has been totally rewritten. Now support:
o Hierarchyc groups
o Layered groups
o Hide/Show groups
Version 0.5.5.3 - Changes to previous version (2010.10.06)
Added
- Flex tube connection support for many parts including pneumatic. Please note that pneumatics is still not
implemented as animation functionality. Also composed pneumatic parts do not have connections snap
resulting in difficult assembly. Wait for next release...
- Flex Add-And-Continue capabilities to create long and complex flex parts
Fixed
- Editing of flex parts is now more stable and comfortable. Anyway AVOID mixing selection with Flexs
- Even better initial/termination in flexible parts
- Some issues in steering system when multi steers driven by a single axle
- Added an internal defined part for ribbed hose avoiding errors when updating unofficial parts library
Version 0.5.5.2 - Changes to previous version (2010.08.31)
Added
- Importing model now works
- Mixing mode selection: you can now select, some parts and then add a 'Block' or 'Connected' selection
- Select by color functionality (useful for changing a color in your model)
- Updated Tire Manager associations (thanks to Stephan Frei for his work)
- In the Instruction Miner you can now add a Rotation Step metacommand according to your current view for
easier integration with lPub (please test and feedback since I have not installed lPub)
Fixed
- Adding instruction step(s) using Instruction Miner cause application crash when saving changes
- Better initial/termination in flexible parts
- Some issues in animanting hinges
- Racks connected parts not always follow the movements in animations
- Center joints doesn't follow other parts when rotating around a non coaxial axle
- Left + Right click for rotating selection now works again
Changed
- The Logo
- Updated the user manual, now available in German also
Version 0.5.5.1 - Changes to previous version (2010.07.11)
Added
- Support for FLEXYBLE PARTS. This is only a very basic functionality: it's really far from being complete, but it
gives a taste of what you can do. Only support ribbed hoses and tube. Refer to video for how to use it.
NOTE: using unofficial 80.DAT part for ribbed hose WON'T WORK !!!!
Fixed
- Last part added in the model was not shown in Part Inventory using Instruction Miner
Version 0.5.1.4 - Changes to previous version (2010.05.20)
Added
- Quick selection for first 20 colors used in your model. Hit number or FunctionKeys to select corresponding
used color
- Left+Right click over the Displacement Caddy (D-Caddy) center now deselect current part or selection (the
same as <ESC> key)
Fixed
- The D-Caddy is now working better with less and annoying interference with other interface functionality
- The hinge rotation snap-to-connection functionality has been restored
- Recoloring assemblies now works better
- D-Caddy colors are no longer listed in used color box
Changed
- The Black color definition has been changed to make it a bit lighter in models
Version 0.5.1.3 - Changes to previous version (2010.05.11)
Added
- Enhanced support for RACKS: basic steering, linear movements, triangle and quad hinged connections. This
functionality is not fully developed and may have some bugs, but works good enough for a release. Check
new video for a brief of its capabilities!!
- Enhanced user interface allowing using mouse for rotate and place parts in 3D model space: LeftClick on
RGB arrows to rotate selection, RightClick on centre to add selection
Fixed
- Changing rotation axles while in HingeMode may cause some parts not correctly move
Changed
- Esc and Undo/Redo operation now works significantly faster especially when selections involves a small
amount of parts in huge technic models (up to 100% faster)
- Some small changes in the manual to reflect functionality in the application
Version 0.5.0.1 - Changes to previous version (2010.03.25)
Added
- Basic support for RACKS: basic steering and linear solid connected movements only
Fixed
- Gears linked with technic worms rotation is now correct
- A HUGE bug preventing near 200 random parts from being list in the toolbox. This is the reason of this early
release
- Loading a model using dense connection won't correctly work!!
Changed
- A little reordering in color palette
NOTE: not all new released parts have been fixed about connections. Be patient... I need help about this
